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“"He Didn't Have to Be" Brad Paisley
When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
And it always winds up being more like a job...Read More »
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1 of 5 | Posted by: Kristina Ragsdale - camden, TN

“Dick Clark once said "Music is the soundtrack of your life". And when I think of all you mean to me, the song He Didn't Have to Be by Brad Paisley...Read More »
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2 of 5 | Posted by: Kristina Ragsdale - camden, TN

“Hey Dad. I just read Jo's post ( Really) I wish I knew her better but it is to late for that now I guess she just has no ideal about Us! ( You, Mom...Read More »
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3 of 5 | Posted by: Lauralee Niner - Hampton , GA

“It has been 18 months now since I lost you and it still seems impossible... what some people remember with such hurt, my children and myself have...Read More »
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4 of 5 | Posted by: Jo Niner - Camden, TN - widow

“Dear Dad I just wanted to tell you that I did forgive you for being such a cold and heartless man when I was growing up . I saw my mom cry for you...Read More »
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5 of 5 | Posted by: Laura Lee Niner - Salinas, CA

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Memories & Candles

When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
And it always winds up being more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone
Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run

I met the man I call my Dad when I was five years old
He took my Mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
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"He Didn't Have to Be" Brad Paisley

When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
And it always winds up being more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone
Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run

I met the man I call my Dad when I was five years old
He took my Mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes

And then all of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me
How we went from somethings missing to a family
Lookin' back all I can say about all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the Dad that he didn't have to be

I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago
We had the perfect marriage but we wanted somethin' more
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in

And now all of a sudden oh it seemed so strange to me
How we've gone from somethings missing to a family
Lookin' through the glass I think about the man that's standin' next to me
And I hope I'm at least half the Dad that he didn't have to be

And lookin' back all I can say about all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the Dad that he didn't have to be
Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the Dad that he didn't have to be
Because he didn't have to be, you know he didn't have to be

Posted by: Kristina Ragsdale - camden, TN - daughter Jan 20, 2014

Dick Clark once said "Music is the soundtrack of your life". And when I think of all you mean to me, the song He Didn't Have to Be by Brad Paisley comes to mind. I know that you hated popular music, but this song puts everything I feel into words and although the gender is wrong and some of the lines don't make sense it is still very true. You really didn't have to take me and my sister as

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Dick Clark once said "Music is the soundtrack of your life". And when I think of all you mean to me, the song He Didn't Have to Be by Brad Paisley comes to mind. I know that you hated popular music, but this song puts everything I feel into words and although the gender is wrong and some of the lines don't make sense it is still very true. You really didn't have to take me and my sister as your own, you didn't have to love our kids as much as your own, but I am glad you did. So glad I honored you with Anna's middle name. I now see with two kids of my own and a lot more age on me that you were hard on us because you expected so much from us. I miss you everyday. There are times I wish I could talk to you to tell you about the stupid thing I heard someone say. And I quote you a lot. I will try to make sure that my girls know the pride of hard work, accomplishment, pride, and what freedom really cost. Thank you, you may not have been my father but you were my "Daddy"

Posted by: Kristina Ragsdale - camden, TN - daughter Jan 20, 2014

Hey Dad. I just read Jo's post ( Really) I wish I knew her better but it is to late for that now I guess she just has no ideal about Us! ( You, Mom and us kids ) But that is really old news so the best we can all do is to let the past go and move forward . Sounds like you and her kids got along well that is good to know , I am sorry

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Hey Dad. I just read Jo's post ( Really) I wish I knew her better but it is to late for that now I guess she just has no ideal about Us! ( You, Mom and us kids ) But that is really old news so the best we can all do is to let the past go and move forward . Sounds like you and her kids got along well that is good to know , I am sorry that she is lonely but at least someone other than me is missing you . I know a lot of people who their parents are gone but now my Dad is gone and I only have my Great mom left . She still light's a candle for you on Sunday's I guess 18 years and three kids you just don't stop the love you have for someone even if you both moved on to sounds like better partners . You made me a strong person, Mom showed me how to love and care about someone other than myself . I never had a chance to tell you thanks! for everything good or bad you did the best you could. love you and miss you P.S. Jo I am sorry for your loss I am thankful that my dad had someone in his life I know it was not easy for you but time heals all wounds be happy in your life we only get one . God Bless you and your Girls .

Lauralee Niner Daughter

Posted by: Lauralee Niner - Hampton , GA - daughter May 18, 2013

It has been 18 months now since I lost you and it still seems impossible... what some people remember with such hurt, my children and myself have other memories that are the polar opposite. I wish they had given you the opportunity in your later years to realize that you was not the same person that they remembered and to get to know you as we did. I regret they didn't see the tears in your eyes the few times

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It has been 18 months now since I lost you and it still seems impossible... what some people remember with such hurt, my children and myself have other memories that are the polar opposite. I wish they had given you the opportunity in your later years to realize that you was not the same person that they remembered and to get to know you as we did. I regret they didn't see the tears in your eyes the few times you had a call from one of them when you didn't even know how to reach them; the hurt I felt when I heard the daughter tell you the last time she called not to wait until you died before I let her know how bad you was.. you didn't want her to know how soon that would be...and when I did have to make that call---the number she had given was a nonfunctioning number and I had no way to let either of your 3 children know that you had passed. But my girls and their families were here and are here and they loved you as their own father and grandfather and I did see the joy that was in your heart from knowing them. I wish you had known the biological grandchildren and had their love as well. No you was not perfect, but as far as I know there was only one perfect man who walked this earth and as much as you doubted He could love you, He did and I put you in His hands. With that being said remember---your reputation is what others think of you, your character is what you really are....your character was much more than reported by others.

Posted by: Jo Niner - Camden, TN - widow Apr 08, 2013

Dear Dad I just wanted to tell you that I did forgive you for being such a cold and heartless man when I was growing up . I saw my mom cry for you when I told her of your passing so even if you did not deserve her she still must of for gave you too . As for Susan and Wegie I can't speak for them . I hope that you found peace in your last days .

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Dear Dad I just wanted to tell you that I did forgive you for being such a cold and heartless man when I was growing up . I saw my mom cry for you when I told her of your passing so even if you did not deserve her she still must of for gave you too . As for Susan and Wegie I can't speak for them . I hope that you found peace in your last days . It has been years since you and I have talk but I think our last two talks were the best ! I do love you Dad but you did every thing in your power for me not to but with all that said I love you and will miss you . Your Daughter LauraLee Niner

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